The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-10-27

will be a dangerous race conflict as soon as
the negro reaches certain point in num-
bcrs and intelligence
Secretary Powell read II paper ON the
question OF increasing the number of those
who contribute 20 the association.
Rev, DIR. Behrcnds, Of Brooklyn, n V,
advocated the consolidation OF the mission
AIRY magazines into one, rs has been done
with great benefit by the prcshytcrians.
His remarks We're heartily applauded
The bulk of the morning session was de.
voted TO missionary trhutcsto the memory
OF ex-Gov. VIM. h, Washburne, OF Massa.
Chusctts.
AZ the afternoon session the Rev. W. +.
Slocum, OF Baltimore, presented the report
of the educational work of the association.
II stated that in eight southern States
there are $4,000 colored persons employed
as teachers, OF whom ninc-tcnihs have rc-
ccivcd their education IN mission schools,
and over half Of them in the
schools Of this association. The
country negro schools are in the
most nude condition, with wholly unfit
buildings and teachers. Onc-iourth ol the
race is advancing, hut from onc-iourth to
n half Of II IL rapidly sinking The matter
was further discussed, and IL was stated
that the association was doing good work
among the whites as well as among the
negroes The Glenn bill in Georgia was
one result.
The Rev. f. l.. jenkins, Of Williams
burg, Ky, one Of the missionaries, said the
field Of work among the mountain whites
IN large one. stretching 500 miles north
aud south aud 200 miles from east to west,
with 2,25O,OOO people. lie drew u pict.
urc Of their poor log cabins, and Of their
primitive lives and advantages, and de
clarcd that cheering signs were visible in
the work. The Rev Mr.. Myers, Of Will
iamsburg, KY, also spoke briefly.
The woman's Christian Association
NKw YoRK, Oct. ~, This was the sec
ond days conference Of the Young Won.
ems Christian association uf the United
States. MH. Fisher, Of New Haven, pre-.
sided Mn. II. s. Tiffany made report
oi the work done by the Ladies' Christian
union, giving nm account Of the condition
oi affairs of the two homes for women con.
Quoted by the society. Papers wcr read
10y Mn. NJ. T.. Rawson, Of Cleveland, o.,
Mrs. Iamson, Of Boston, ON Preventive
Work" and by Mn. q. Thompson, OF
Philadelphia, on "Amuscmcnts.
Lord Rinnnrl, president of the London
Young Women's Christian association
added interest 10 the proceedings Of th,
conference Riis afternoon. II was ncccs
sary Ia adjourn Ia order "a allow man IL
speak. This WIS done Ut I o'clock, out ol
courtesy, hut the meeting began at 2o'clock
pm, After hearing reports oi several
cities, Mn. Winters oi DAYTON, o., ruad u
paper on "Building un Christ our founda-
ton Lord kinnard, his two sisters, and
Mr.. DaShwuod, secretary and honorary
member Of the London Young Womcn's
Christian association, wcU present An
adjournment WIS then had aud lopl Kim
nnrl addressed the conference lie
said lac was surprised to hnd ~
beautiful n building, IN much difficulty
wus experienced IN building the one IN
! London. There the men managed III,
| womcn's associations, ~ no money wOul,
| hc given when associations wcrc manage,
! hy women In England lie thought the,
should have here, however. travellers
| aid branch. This branch locked after tl,
immigrants. and hc favored branch
that should look after The Humcn immi-
grants coming io this city. Mr DulNood
said be-, too, WIS astonishci NJ the Influence
the women in America have over their
husbands cheek book, ~ Il wis y,ry diili.
cult In England, where the hushandlookcd
carefully over hcr expenditures
4 vote Of thanks was then rendered to
the guests, and the Hon, Misses kinnarl
wen, made honorary members uf the af-o.
citation. II WIS said that Lord kinnard IN
delegate a. the peace conference.